Streak-necked Flycatcher
NameStreak-necked Flycatcher
Common NameStreak-necked Flycatcher
Scientific NameMionectes striaticollis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark gray crown and nape, olive-green back and wings, and yellowish-olive underparts. The most distinctive feature is the fine pale streaking on its dark gray throat and upper breast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' note, often given singly or in a short series. It also produces a rapid, descending trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesDark gray head, Olive-green body, Streaked throat and upper breast, Small size, Short, pointed bill, Found in humid montane forests
Description
A small, rather drab flycatcher of humid montane forests, characterized by its dark gray head, olive-green back, and yellowish underparts. It is often found quietly perching in the understory, gleaning insects or taking small fruits.
